Fairphone 4 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $449 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 39/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 517,683); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Fairphone 4
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Better camera (53/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 517683
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1882
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 3905 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 28/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 31 points higher (70/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Fairphone 4 — 10/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (54/100 vs 20/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (72/100 vs 28/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 4 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 750G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 517683 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 601 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1882 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3905 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $449 | $999 |
Fairphone 4
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 25MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Fairphone 4
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 4
- 3905 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Fairphone 4 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Fairphone 4 by 83.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $550. Fairphone 4 was $550 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (91/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (53/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (54/100 vs 20/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (72/100 vs 28/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 31 points (70/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.